CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGER

About this role

PURPOSE APR Consulting Co is a strategic production consultancy at the forefront of the advertising industry and is seeking a CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGER to join our team. DEFINING SUCCESS FOR THIS ROLE This position will be successful if they can demonstrate the following objectives and performance targets: Contribute to the overall financial health and success of our account portfolio by effectively supporting the Client Solutions team.

This includes managing staffing and labor on project schedules, developing pricing and scope, and ensuring the internal planning and delivery of project deliverables. Act as a key partner to Group Directors, Managing Advisors, and other stakeholders. Assist in guiding the development, management, and delivery of scoped deliverables while assessing resource allocation and profitability. Challenge traditional methods and bring forward new ideas.

Demonstrate a proactive approach by influencing internal processes and operational standards. Effectively manage and influence both peers and leadership, driving accountability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES This position’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Account & Portfolio Governance Oversee Client Solutions account performance, including labor tracking, billing accuracy, risk management, and scope adherence.

Ensure scopes, deliverables, and services remain aligned with business objectives. Conduct impact analyses for scope changes and recommend next steps. Develop understanding of client scopes of work, cost outs, contracts and billing requirements – and manage to those goals Facilitate retrospectives, document lessons learned, and refine portfolio management processes. Project Management Support Proactively maximize bandwidth by balancing core responsibilities with supplemental client and/or internal engagements, bridging resource gaps and support for PMO leadership.

Offer peer coverage and assist with overflow workloads when needed. Resource & Staffing Coordination Contribute to the understanding of company capacity and individual capabilities through tracking what available personnel are working on now and in the future and identify any gaps Partner with Resource Management to resolve resource conflicts, determine workloads, and optimize utilization across accounts. Support Group Directors in resource allocation, tracking, and prioritization.